Award

MBC Fire safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks'

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 11:35

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Maidstone Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for fire safety and protection services within its housing portfolio, specifically targeting flatted accommodation blocks. This procurement process, completed on 14 April 2026, involved an open competition method below the threshold, attracting fifteen bids. The successful supplier, Sureserve Compliance Fire Ltd, will ensure compliance with statutory fire safety regulations through maintenance and testing from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. This award forms part of the council's initiative to safeguard its residential properties, offering opportunities particularly to large-scale service providers within the emergency and security equipment sector.

For businesses specialising in fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment installation, and maintenance services, the contract offers significant growth opportunities. It provides consistent work over three years with potential annual extensions. SMEs are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders to enhance their portfolios and establish themselves within the public safety space. The open procurement method employed ensures a competitive bidding process, allowing businesses with effective compliance and value propositions to gain substantial contracts with local government bodies. The emphasis on cost and quality in the award criteria additionally benefits businesses that can deliver high-standard services efficiently.

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Notice Title

MBC Fire safety and Protection within Housing Portfolio Flatted Accommodation Blocks'

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council is looking to procure a contract to deal with the fire safety and protection within the housing portfolio of flatted accommodation blocks. The appointed contractor will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with statutory fire safety regulations and delivering a proactive maintenance and testing regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: + 1 Year + 1 Year to be exercised by mutual agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060502
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033715-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31625000 - Burglar and fire alarms

31625100 - Fire-detection systems

31625200 - Fire-alarm systems

35100000 - Emergency and security equipment

35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment

35111000 - Firefighting equipment

35111300 - Fire extinguishers

44480000 - Miscellaneous fire-protection equipment

45312100 - Fire-alarm system installation work

45343200 - Firefighting equipment installation work

45343210 - CO2 fire-extinguishing equipment installation work

45343220 - Fire-extinguishers installation work

50413200 - Repair and maintenance services of firefighting equipment

51700000 - Installation services of fire protection equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£140,485 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURESERVE COMPLIANCE FIRE

Further Information

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